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Essential tremor is a neurological disorder characterized by shaking of hands (and sometimes other parts of the body including the head), evoked by intentional movements. The incidence is unknown, but is estimated to be as common as one person in 20, and it is the most common type of tremor and also the most commonly observed movement disorder.
Cause
The cause of the disease is unknown (idiopathic). While no identifiable and consistent structural abnormality has been demonstrated yet to exist in the nervous system of every person with ET, prominent researchers including Elan D. Louis are searching actively for neurochemical and brain structure abnormalities that might be commonplace among people with ET.
Tremor intensity can worsen in response to fatigue, strong emotions, hunger, cold, or other factors and can be reduced with alcohol in approximately 50 percent of patients. However, an over-reliance on alcohol to control tremor symptoms can sometimes lead to alcohol addiction.
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med student hypochondria (ie, diseases i've thought i have this week): efferent pupillary defect, thyroid dz, parkinsons or essential tremor
jennhadley (Jennifer Hadley) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:18:40 -0000
med student hypochondria (ie, diseases i've thought i have this week): efferent pupillary defect, thyroid dz, parkinsons or essential tremor
my essential tremor seems worse today. nothing like shaky hands to make a great day.
amberkay04 (Amber Fischer) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:27:26 -0000
my essential tremor seems worse today. nothing like shaky hands to make a great day.
migraine, essential tremor and stutter,.,, i must look and sound a freak, this is getting depressing :(
madasafish (Andrew Morris) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:42:53 -0000
migraine, essential tremor and stutter,.,, i must look and sound a freak, this is getting depressing :(
Essential Tremor often confused with Parkinsson's disease classic post http://tinyurl.com/yzdogtv
MedicalQuack (MedicalQuack) Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:00:22 -0000
Essential Tremor often confused with Parkinsson's disease classic post http://tinyurl.com/yzdogtv
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MedscapeNeuro (Medscape Neurology) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:50:00 -0000
Essential Tremor: eMedicine Neurology http://bit.ly/2xAObk
Come to "Goulden Touch Foundations "Help Kick Essential Tremor" Gala" Saturday, November 14 from 6:30 pm to 11:00... http://bit.ly/10d2m
cjnitelife (Carol) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:00:01 -0000
Come to "Goulden Touch Foundations "Help Kick Essential Tremor" Gala" Saturday, November 14 from 6:30 pm to 11:00... http://bit.ly/10d2m
The Parkinson's Institute - Essential Tremor: What it is, how it's treated, the causes and where to get more information.
Tremor Action Network - Spreading awareness of essential tremor by advocating for a cure through research. Find news, resources, a FAQ's, and a message board.
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